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Dijon Ham Salad Recipe

This special recipe was handed down to me from my dear mother. So whenever I make this, it not only brings wonderful flavor to my table, it brings back tasty memories as well.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chillingYIELD:8-10 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup vegetable oil

3 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt

3/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

3 cups cubed fully cooked ham

3 cups cooked rice

1-1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped red onion

2 tablespoons chopped pimientos

1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

1.In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the first seven ingredients to a boil; boil for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Cool; chill. In a large bowl, combine ham, rice, celery, green pepper, onion, pimientos and beans. Add dressing; toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour.
Yield: 8-10 servings.